James J and Joan a Gardner Family Foundation

James J and Joan a Gardner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio with $84.2M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$84.2Mtotal assets
1995IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants James J and Joan a Gardner Family Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $7.1M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center $1.5M
  • University Of Cincinnati Foundation $875K
  • Accelerate Great Schools $699K
  • Zoological Society Of Cincinnati (cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden) $600K
  • Great Parks Forever $500K
  • Mary Magdalen Foundation Inc $300K
  • St Xavier High School $250K
  • Cincinnati Works Inc $150K
  • Boys Hope Girls Hope Of Greater Cincinnati $140K
  • Tri-state Trails (formerly Green Umbrella) $125K
  • Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Inc $110K
  • Santa Maria Community Services $100K
  • Sisters Of Notre Dame De Namur Ohio Province $100K
  • The Children's Theatre Of Cincinnati $100K
  • Valley Hope Association Foundation $100K
  • Whitefish Legacy Partners Inc $100K
  • Catholic Leadership Institute (cli) $100K
  • Luke 5 Adventures $100K
  • Our Lady Of The Snow Parish $100K
  • Prokids $100K
  • Cincinnati Museum Association (cincinnati Art Museum) $93K
  • Living Arrangements For The Developmentally Disabled Inc (ladd) $70K
  • Orlando Health Foundation Inc $65K
  • Artworks $50K
  • 1n5 $50K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$4.9M
  • FY2019$5M
  • FY2020$5.4M
  • FY2021$6.4M
  • FY2022$7.8M
  • FY2023$7.5M

About James J and Joan a Gardner Family Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersCincinnati, Ohio
  • EIN311397164
  • IRS ruling1995

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

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Frequently asked questions

What is James J and Joan a Gardner Family Foundation?

James J and Joan a Gardner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio with $84.2M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does James J and Joan a Gardner Family Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of James J and Joan a Gardner Family Foundation?

James J and Joan a Gardner Family Foundation's EIN is 311397164. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from James J and Joan a Gardner Family Foundation?

Private foundations like James J and Joan a Gardner Family Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with James J and Joan a Gardner Family Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.